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What would happen if leap years didn't exist?

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Here's how to prevent foodborne illnesses from ruining your Thanksgiving

More than 1 million people in the U.S. get sick every year after eating food contaminated with salmonella.
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Why are there eggs on Easter?

Although dyeing patterned eggs is still a common Easter activity, these days eggs are more commonly associated with chocolate. But when did this shift happen?
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What to know about the spring equinox

The spring equinox is on Monday, March 20! Here's what to know.
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What is Lent and why do Christians commemorate it?

While Easter is a day of triumph and celebration for Christians, the period leading up to it is one of soul-searching and reflection.
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Why is turkey the main dish on Thanksgiving?

We don't know exactly what people ate at the first Thanksgiving, except venison and some kind of wild fowl.
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Have we forgotten the true meaning of Labor Day?

There are many misconceptions around Labor Day. Here's a look at its history — and what it has to do with the 8-hour work day.
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What is ectopic pregnancy? A reproductive health expert explains

Ectopic pregnancies have been at the center of some recent failed legislation in the U.S. Here's what they are and why it matters.
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Self-organization driving unexpected labor wins at Amazon, Starbucks

Both the Starbucks and Amazon-Staten Island union campaigns have been led by determined young workers, not by traditional organizing.
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Permanent standard time is healthier than daylight saving, sleep expert explains

The U.S. Senate just approved a bill to make daylight saving time permanent. A sleep expert explains why she thinks going with standard time is better.
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It's 2/22/22! Here's why our minds find that date so special

While “Twosday” carries no historical significance or cosmic message, it does speak volumes about our brains and cultures.
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Hurricane season showed US isn’t prepared as climate-related disasters push people into poverty

Low-income communities don't receive the same amount of federal funding as wealthier areas after hurricanes.